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Charities want to go digital but skills aren’t keeping pace New data shows a clear link between strategy and confidence, but most charities are still in the early stages of building digital capability.

New data shows a clear link between strategy and confidence, but most charities are still in the early stages of building digital capability.

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One in two UK charities ditch X as platform trust erodes The 2025 Charity Digital Skills Report finds a dramatic drop in X usage, with many charities yet to rebuild their strategies elsewhere.

The 2025 Charity Digital Skills Report finds a dramatic drop in X usage, with many charities yet to rebuild their strategies elsewhere.

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Digital strategy still missing for most charities, as maturity gap grows The 2025 Charity Digital Skills Report finds fewer than half of charities have a digital strategy — a drop from last year — and only a small number have fully embedded it.

The 2025 Charity Digital Skills Report finds fewer than half of charities have a digital strategy — a drop from last year — and only a small number have fully embedded it.

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Charities face major barriers to funding digital progress, report finds The 2025 Charity Digital Skills Report shows rising demand for digital funding across the sector, but funders and charities alike are struggling to meet it.

The 2025 Charity Digital Skills Report shows rising demand for digital funding across the sector, but funders and charities alike are struggling to meet it.

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UK charities struggle to meet digital potential despite AI hype and user demand The 2025 Charity Digital Skills Report reveals deep digital divides, overwhelmed teams and a worrying disconnect between AI interest and everyday tech basics.

The 2025 Charity Digital Skills Report reveals deep digital divides, overwhelmed teams and a worrying disconnect between AI interest and everyday tech basics.

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BookKind launches store with 10% of sales going to charity A new bookstore lets readers choose a cause at checkout, donating ten per cent of every sale.

A new bookstore called BookKind lets readers choose a cause at checkout, donating 10 per cent of every sale.

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Points of Light sets bold goal to double US volunteerism by 2035 With a $100 million investment plan and fresh urgency after AmeriCorps funding cuts, the nonprofit aims to grow annual volunteer numbers from 75 million to 150 million.

With a $100 million investment plan and fresh urgency after AmeriCorps funding cuts, the nonprofit Points of Light aims to grow annual volunteer numbers from 75 million to 150 million.

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UK ministers under fire for neglecting key soft power institutions Advisers warn that funding crises at the BBC World Service, British Council and universities threaten Britain’s global influence at a critical juncture.

Advisers warn that funding crises at the BBC World Service, British Council and universities threaten Britain’s global influence at a critical juncture.

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Inside the fight for influence: how visual campaigns are changing the game Simone van Beek on the far-right surge, the power of visuals, and why nonprofits must rethink their playbook.

Simone van Beek on the far-right surge, the power of visuals, and why nonprofits must rethink their playbook.

Great to chat to @simonevanbeek.bsky.social for this Next for Nonprofits interview.

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Backlash after inclusion event bars mother with baby A financial inclusion event is under fire for excluding a mother with a baby, highlighting the barriers faced by women entrepreneurs trying to stay visible in the sector.

A financial inclusion event is under fire for excluding a mother with a baby, highlighting the barriers faced by women entrepreneurs trying to stay visible in the sector.

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Mark Phillips closes Bluefrog, slams AI-driven fundraising and pointless rebrands After nearly three decades at the helm of Bluefrog, Mark Phillips has announced the closure of his agency, citing deep concerns about the current state of charity fundraising.

After nearly three decades at the helm of Bluefrog, Mark Phillips has announced the closure of his agency, citing deep concerns about the current state of charity fundraising.

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Homelessness charity CEO highlights wealth gap as Rich List published Phil Kerry of New Horizon Youth Centre says the wealth of the UK’s richest individuals could permanently end homelessness – and calls for a rethink of where money is needed most.

Phil Kerry of New Horizon Youth Centre says the wealth of the UK’s richest individuals could permanently end homelessness – and calls for a rethink of where money is needed most.

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How to make the most of Volunteers’ Week Volunteers’ Week (1–7 June) is a national celebration of the people who power our sector. Here’s how your organisation can mark the week, connect with new supporters and celebrate the difference volun...

Volunteers’ Week (1–7 June) is a national celebration of the people who power our sector in the UK. Here’s how your organisation can mark the week, connect with new supporters and celebrate the difference volunteers make.

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Soft opt-in rules are changing: what it means for UK charities The government is extending the soft opt-in exemption to UK charities, making it easier to send marketing emails and texts to existing supporters. Here’s what’s changing, when it takes effect, and how...

The UK government is extending the soft opt-in exemption to UK #charities, making it easier to send marketing emails and texts to existing supporters. Here’s what’s changing, when it takes effect, and how to prepare.

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Trustees urged to show appreciation as sector faces burnout risks Charity sector leader calls on boards to value their staff—before it’s too late

Prominent charity sector leader Felicia Willow calls on boards to value their staff—before it’s too late.

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Fundraising in freefall: what nonprofits can learn from this 2025 giving report The latest UK Giving Report from the Charities Aid Foundation has landed, and it makes for stark reading, but there are things we can do about it

The latest #UKGivingReport from the Charities Aid Foundation has landed, and it makes for stark reading, but there are things we can do about it.

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Five ways large charities can shift power to communities As calls grow for large charities to hand more power to communities, here are five practical ways they can start making that shift today.

As calls grow for large charities to hand more power to communities, here are 5 practical ways they can start making that shift today.

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How Medical Aid for Palestinians transformed its fundraising programme Navigating rapid change during crisis, growth and global attention

In less than a year, @medicalaidpal.bsky.social grew its income fivefold, from £10 million to over £50 million. This transformation didn’t happen by accident.

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Fundraising in the age of Trump 2.0 What US political campaigns learned the hard way in 2024 is now essential reading for nonprofit fundraisers

What US political campaigns learned the hard way in 2024 is now essential reading for nonprofit fundraisers

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My followers grew very quickly by being included in the bulk lists on here, but I’ve not yet figured out what’s the best way to engage with people on here compared to other channels.

Hello 👋🏼

Thanks for following. Good to be connected on here!

Things I’ve seen that bring me joy:
✅ Clearly structured CVs, responding to the core requirements, with outcomes
✅ Presentations with thoughtful detail that goes beyond ChatGPT, with enthusiastic, clear delivery
✅ Authentic, compelling answers for why you want the job and where your growth areas are

Thanks for sharing Tariq

That was a great reflective piece. I feel like I learnt a few new things about you. I know you’ve struggled with finding your balance, but equally I’m impressed with how much you’ve achieved in a year!

This thread such a great observation.

I wouldn’t have a clue where to start. I’m more into the eating part 🤣

And now I want a slice! 😋

Lemon drizzle cake 🍰

We’re on here at @hearingdogs.org.uk now 😃